The Importance and History of Torans
The word Toran is derived from the Sanskrit word Torana that means “to pass”. Although the Buddhist architecture first portrayed the us...
23
May
Traditions
29
Apr
Griha Pravesh Pooja: South Indian Style
Griha Pravesh Pooja is a pooja carried out by Hindus from any part of the country when they move into a new house. This occasion is ref...
15
Feb
What is the Magh Purnima Ritual?
Magh Purnima is a full moon day that falls in the Magh month in the Hindu solar calendar. This day typically occurs in either January o...
15
Feb
Story Behind Importance of Jaya Ekadashi
Jaya Ekadashi is celebrated in the Hindu calendar month of Magha in the Shukla paksha. Although this day is considered to be an auspici...
09
Feb
Why & When is Pradosh Vrat Observed?
Pradosha or Pradosham occurs twice a month in the Hindu calendar. The day occurs on the thirteenth day of the fortnight. This day is as...
06
Jan
Magh Bihu – the Assamese Festival of Enjoyment
Every individual of Assam shares a tremendous zeal to celebrate the Magh Bihu festival. This event, which marks festivity and feasting,...
04
Jan
Lohri: the most awaited festival of Punjab
Unlike most of the festivals, Lohri has a date fixed for itself. It is celebrated on the 13th of January every year to celebrate a high...
09
Nov
Why Hindus Cremate Their Dead
One of the basic tenets upon which Hinduism rests is that a person takes several births and reincarnates till such time that he has evo...
02
Nov
Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha Puja on Diwali
Diwali, or Deepavali as the festival is otherwise called, is a major Hindu festival celebrated on Amavasya or new moon day in the month...
27
Oct
Diwali Puja Vidhi and Important Customs
Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, is one of the main Hindu festivals in India. It is celebrated with a lot of pomp and show...
16
Jun
God Can Be Found in Many Forms: The Various Manifestations of the Supreme Power
Hindus worship multiple gods and they are addressed by various names. This is because of the plethora of sub-cultures followed by peopl...
04
Jun
Shaivism and Some Interesting Facts
Shaivism is a tradition followed by the followers of Lord Shiva. The followers of this tradition or faith are called Shaivites and they...